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Intel Solid-State Drive Installation Guide 1

I n t e l Sol id - St a t e Dr iv e

I ns ta l l a t i on Gu ide

This guide explains how to install an Intel Solid-State Drive(Intel SSD) in a SATA-based desktop or notebook computer.

The instructions include migrating your data from your currentstorage device (such as a hard disk drive) to your new Intel SSDusing Intel Data Migration Software.

Overv iew

Installing an Intel SSD consists of three main steps:1 . Connect the Intel SSD to your computer.

2 . Migrate your data from your current storage device to your new Intel SSD.

3 . Swap the placement of your current storage device with your new Intel SSD.

Befo re y ou Beg in

Download and savethe Intel Data Migration Software to your current storage device:http://www.intel.com/go/ssdinstallation

Confirm you have the necessary hardware for installation:

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Hardw are i t em Requ i red f o r

1. SATA-to-SATA interface cable Desktop computers

2. SATA power adapter Desktop computers without a SATA power cable3. 3.5-inch mounting adapter and screws Desktop computers with 3.5-inch drive bay4. USB-to-SATA cable Notebook computers5. Drive sleeve Notebook computers (optional - for use with your old

storage device after the SSD is installed)

6. Phillips screwdriver Most computersNot e : Contents vary based on package purchased.


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2 Intel Solid-State Drive Installation Guide

SSD Hand l in g Precaut io ns

Observe the following before beginning the installation:

Keep the SSD in the protective anti-static container until you are ready to install. Handle the SSD with care. Do not touch the gold connectors. To minimize static electricity, touch the computer case before handling the SSD. Do not remove the encasement or disassemble the SSD; these actions void the SSD warranty.

1 . Connec t th e I n t e l SSD t o your Com put e r

This step explains how to connect the Intel SSD to your computer in preparation for migrating yourdata. Note that your current storage device remains installed until the final step of the installation,Swap Your Drives on page 8.

Follow the steps for your platform:

Desktop Computers(next section) Notebook Computers on page 4

Desk top Compute rs

1.If your desktop computer has a 3.5-inch drive bay, attach the Intel SSD to the mounting adapter.(This helps the SSD fit securely in a drive bay.) If your desktop computer has a 2.5-inch drivebay, you do not need to attach the mounting adapter. Go to step 2 in this section.

a.With the SSD right side up (Intel logo showing), place the Intel SSD on the mounting adapter.Make sure the edge of the Intel SSD (with connectors) aligns with the edge of the mountingadapter. See Figure 1.

b.Turn the SSD and mounting adapter over and insert one screw in each mounting hole on thebottom of the mounting adapter. See Figure 1.

F igur e 1 .Place and a t t ach I n t e l SSD on m oun t i ng adap t e r

2.Power off the computer. Keep the power cable connected.3.Remove the computer case.

Refer to your computer documentation to determine how to safely remove the computer case.

4.Connect one end of the SATA-to-SATA interface cable to a SATA interface connector or SATA hostadapter on your computer motherboard and connect the other end to the Intel SSD. See Figure 2.

Not e : The SATA cable connectors are keyed to ensure correct orientation and contain a lockingbracket for securing in place. Insert cables gently. Do not use excessive force.


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5.Locate an available SATA power cable (connected to the internal computer power supply) andconnect it to the Intel SSD. See Figure 2.

Note : Most computers have an available SATA power cable. If your computer does not have a SATApower cable and instead uses a 4-pin power connector, use a SATA power adapter. (The SATApower adapter comes with certain packages or can be purchased separately.)

F igur e 2 .Connect SATA in t e r face and pow er cab les

1. SATA-to-SATA interface cable: Connect to SATA interface connector on computer motherboard and to

Intel SSD.

2. SATA power cable (or SATA power adapter): Connect from power supply to Intel SSD.

6.Slide the connected Intel SSD with mounting adapter into an available 3.5-inch drive bay, orsecure the Intel SSD to the computer by inserting one screw in each of the side-mounting orbottom-mounting holes.

7.Power on the computer and wait for the operating system to recognize the Intel SSD.A message appears when the SSD is recognized. The Intel SSD is now connected. Proceed to

Migrate Your Data on page 5.


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No tebook Com pu te r s

1.Connect the dual end of a USB-to-SATA cable to two available USB ports on the computer.See Figure 3. You do not have to power off the computer.

Not e : If your computer contains a USB 3.0 port (indicated with a blue connector), connect theblue end of the USB-to-SATA cable to the USB 3.0 port. If your computer does not containa USB 3.0 port, you can connect the cable to any USB port.

F igur e 3 . Connect USB- to - SATA cab le to no t ebook

2.Connect the single end of the USB-to-SATA cable to the Intel SSD. See Figure 4.F igur e 4 .Connect USB- to - SATA cab le to I n te l SSD

3.Power on the computer, if necessary, and wait for the operating system to recognize theIntel SSD.

A message appears when the operating system recognizes the Intel SSD.

Not e : SATA devices may draw more power than some systems are capable of delivering throughUSB ports. If the Intel SSD is not recognized, remove other USB devices (externalkeyboards, printers, mice, scanners, etc). Keep these devices removed until you havefinished migrating your data from the old storage device to the Intel SSD. In some cases,it may be necessary to purchase an externally powered USB-SATA device or have yoursystem data migrated by a professional.

The Intel SSD is now connected. Proceed toMigrate Your Data on page 5.


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2 . M ig ra te Your Da taThis section explains how to migrate (transfer) your data from your current storage device to yournew Intel SSD using Intel Data Migration Software.

Not e : The migration process is identical for desktop and notebook computers.1.Make sure you have downloaded and saved the Intel Data Migration Software to your current

storage device:

http://www.intel.com/go/ssdinstallation

Not e : If the amount of data on your current storage device is greater than the capacity of theIntel SSD, the data migration will not complete. Remove unnecessary files or data fromyour current storage device to reduce its image size.

2.After downloading, double-click the Intel Data Migration Software icon to start the installation.3.When the Intel Data Migration Software installation screen appears, choose

I n s t a ll I n t e l Dat a M ig ra t i on So f t w a re.

F igur e 5 .I n t e l Da t a M ig ra t i on So f t w a re I ns t a l l a t i on sc reen

The Intel Data Migration Software wizard starts and guides you through the installation process.

4.Click Nex t to begin the installation.

5.Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the installation.Not e : When prompted for Setup Type, Typ ica l is recommended.

6.Click Close when the installation completes.7.Exit the Intel Data Migration Software screen, and proceed to the next section,Start the Software

and Migrate Your Data on page 6.


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Sta r t t he So f tw a re and M ig ra te you r Data

1.Double-click the Intel Data Migration Software shortcut icon on your desktop.2.Complete the registration form when prompted, and then click Registe r No w .

After registering the software, the Intel Data Migration Software screen appears.

F igur e 6 .I n t e l Da t a M i g ra t i on So f t w a re screen

3.Click St a r t Now .Intel Data Migration Software automatically detects both drives, and the Clone Now screenappears.

F igur e 7 .Clone Now screen

Intel Data Migration Software works with Intel SSDs only. If you receive an error message, makesure that you have an Intel SSD connected to your computer. If you have an Intel SSD connectedto your computer and still receive an error message, contact Intel support. SeeAdditionalSupport on page 10.


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Intel Data Migration Software identifies your SSD and verifies that the used space on your currentstorage device is the same or smaller than the available space on your SSD.

4.Click Clon e Now .The data migration starts. During this process, you will be prompted to reboot your computer.

F igur e 8 .Reboot screen

5.Click Reboot .As your computer reboots, the migration process continues.

View the progress bar to see the status of the data migration. The length of the procedurecorresponds to the amount of data on the drive being transferred.

6.Once the operation completes, shut down your computer when prompted. Proceed toSwap YourDrives on page 8.

F igur e 9 .Data Migr a t ion Successfu l screen


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3 . Sw ap Your Dr i vesAfter you have migrated your data onto the Intel SSD and shut down your computer, swap theplacement of your current storage device with the new Intel SSD.

For desktop computers: You can either physically remove the current storage device and replace it with the Intel SSD

(seeDesktop Computers Physically Swapping the Drives), or

Keep the storage device in your computer and change the boot order of the drives in thesystem BIOS to ensure that the computer boots from the Intel SSD (seeDesktop Computers Changing the Boot Order of the Drives on page 9).

For notebook computers, remove the current storage device and replace it with the Intel SSD (seeNotebook Computers Swapping the Drives on page 9).

Desk t op Com put e rs Phys ical l y Sw app ing t he Dr i ves

1.Make sure the computer is powered off.2.Swap the SATA cable placement of the Intel SSD and your current storage device.

Fi gu re 10 . Sw ap d r i ves

3.If desired, remove the current storage device.Not e : You may choose to keep your current storage device installed as a secondary or backup

drive. However, make sure to configure the system BIOS and change the boot order sothat the Intel SSD appears before your current storage device. SeeDesktop Computers Changing the Boot Order of the Drives on page 9.

4.After swapping the drives, power on the computer.As your computer boots to the Intel SSD for the first time, a notification that the data migrationprocess completed successfully appears when the operating system starts.

Enjoy your new high-performing Intel Solid-State Drive!


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Desk t op Com put e rs Chang ing th e Boo t Order o f t he Dr i ves

1.Close the computer case and start the computer.2.While the computer is booting, enter the BIOS setup menu.

Press a special key such as ESC, F1, or DELETE to enter the BIOS menu. Check your computermanufacturers documentation for the correct key(s).

3.Go to the Boot or Startup screen and change the boot order so that the Intel SSD appears beforeyour old storage device.

4.Save the settings and exit the BIOS setup menu.5.Restart the computer.

As your computer boots to the Intel SSD for the first time, a notification that the data migrationprocess completed successfully appears when the operating system starts.Enjoy your new high-performing Intel Solid-State Drive!

Notebook Com put e rs Sw app ing th e Dr i ves

1.Make sure the computer is powered off.2.Remove the current storage device from the computer's drive bay.

Refer to your computer documentation for instructions on safely accessing the drive bay.

3.Remove any brackets or adaptors attached to the current storage device.Not all storage devices have attached brackets or adaptors. If your devices does, remove theseand connect them in a similar manner to the Intel SSD.

4.Align the connector pins on the SSD with the SATA connector in the drive bay and slide the SSDinto the drive opening.

Fi gu re 11 . I ns t a l l I n t e l SSD i n no t ebook

5.Replace the cover and power on the computer.Not e : You may choose to keep your old storage device as a secondary or backup drive by

connecting it to the computer using the USB-to-SATA cable. Protect the old storage devicewith the drive sleeve included with certain packages. Install the drive sleeve with caution.Intel is not responsible for data loss or damage to system components.

As your computer boots to the Intel SSD for the first time, a notification that the data migrationprocess completed successfully appears when the operating system starts.Enjoy your new high-performing Intel Solid-State Drive!


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Add i t i on a l Suppor t

For more help with Intel SSDs, go to: http://www.intel.com/support

For more information about Intel SSDs, go to: http://www.intel.com/go/ssd

For instructional videos and to learn more about Intel SSDs, go to:

http://www.intel.com/go/ssdfacebook


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